Alterations of thoraco-abdominal volumes in patients with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA)

A. LoMauro, M. Romei, R. Priori, M. Laviola, M. G. D'Angelo, A. Aliverti (Milano, Bosisio Parini, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Respiratory physiology in health and disease
Session: Respiratory physiology in health and disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3491

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